How Should We Wait? - Dr. Charles Stanley

In today’s “have it now” culture, we’ve lost the art of waiting. Charging ahead might be what you’re used to, but the Bible places great value on the skill of being patient.
Dr. Stanley takes a close look at the right and wrong ways to wait in this powerful message. Learn how to let peace and confidence rule your heart while you let God work.
Waiting tests our faith like nothing else. But trusting God always pays off in the end.
This message is part of the series Learning to Wait.
For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week's broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch

[@lexy6325]

It is better to wait on The Lord than doing it on our own way.

[@rg1whiteywins598]

Yes. Usually we make things worse.

[@gracemorganspeaks]

Loving God. Whoever is reading this God is with you fighting all the unseen enemies and foes Just have faith in Him.

[@jrpill6479]

Amen

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[@calebvass4820]

Amen

[@formerlyarandompropernameb9327]

Amen. Such a needed word sister.

[@teeniefree2021]

Amen amen amen Need that

[@ALJacksonBSNRN]

Whenever I need a calming voice, I come to Dr Stanley's page. His way of teaching with such a calmness and reassurance of Jesus' love for me brings tears to my eyes. Lord, continue to bless Dr Stanley. Amen

[@teeniefree2021]

THATS EXACTLY WHAT I DO AND HOW I FEEL 👏👏✌️Amen

[@kristineclarrisseplanas4825]

I thought It was only me

[@julietnicolas9491]

@@kristineclarrisseplanas4825 you are not alone sister....greetings from the philippines...🇵🇭

[@dionephillips89]

I have been SO blessed from Dr Charles Stanley's sermons!!!

[@paularrowsmith3333]

"Waiting on the Lord is not a waste of time". Dr. Charles Stanley

[@jamesmwansa7436]

For sure. I would rather wait than not, and be led into destruction. May God help us for we cannot do it on our own.

[@teeniefree2021]

Amen Amen Amen

[@tammiemilburn3568]

If you wait on God it's like waiting abundance to come to you thank you and God bless

[@ronnovotnak976]

In my life I never practiced this principle ,and always found out the hardships come from not waiting upon the lord. After 40 years ( At 64 years old) I’m learning to wait. Because I know that he’s always going to have the best for my life. Finally, 40 years ago I chose psalm 27 as my favorite. Little did I know that he was showing me something that was going to help me in unimaginable ways.

[@marlawetherell8785]

It's always been my favorite! Too. God Bless you.

[@limeykl]

I marked this same Psalm in my bible as “ beautiful”. He is my light and salvation and without Him I am nothing.

[@dionephillips89]

Yes.me too! I am waiting now& being obedient now!& trusting God for his Best also! However long ur takes!!

[@kimosabbe50]

*How We Should Wait* 1. 14:45 *Patiently* (Psalm 40: 1-3) 2. 16:10 *Quietly* (Psalm 62: 1) 3. 16:35 *Trusting Him* 4. 19:32 *Expectantly* (Psalm 27: 13) 5. 21:55 *Courageously* (Psalm 27: 14) 6. 24:20 *Standing On God's Word* (Psalm 130: 5) Question: *How Have We Been Responding to Our Requests of God?*

[@alikhadivi1665]

Perfect & so encouraging.

[@kmiller36]

Thank you!

[@arnelagsaoay6325]

Wow, thank you for commenting this.

[@chippychip2153]

Thank u

[@Jesus.SaVeS77]

Gdm. @kimosabbe50, Thnx for sermon notes 2 Dr. Charles Stanley's video. He was such a good Teacher, etc. (RiP/RIH) Dr. Charles Stanley. I know he was getn older & Tired. So God took him 2 his Heavenly 🏰 🙌🏾🏠.

[@rubykibuthu7698]

God will not deprieve us of what is good for us,what he knows we need,what is okay for us to have,what we will enjoy,what will help us not disobey him,what we will not make a god in our life. Thank you Lord Jesus for your word. Thank you Dr Charles for allowing Jesus to use you to minister to us. Amen.

[@Livin4Him...]

When I was saved Psalm 40:1-2 was how I felt... I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40:1-2 What an awesome God we serve!

[@ashleymariecoleman7158]

Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And he shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! ✨🙏☝️🙌👍 Psalms 27:14

[@calebvass4820]

Amen

[@karonsmith9740]

Yes my sunday message thank you have a bless day

[@two-eq9pj]

Amen

[@mimi-xw5se]

Amen ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kevinschaefer3945]

I'm going through a time of waiting right now. I don't really know what I'm waiting for, but I know Who I'm waiting on... and that's enough.

[@theoneja100]

What an anointing message!!! I received this message in the Name of Jesus. Thank you Heavenly Father for using this Man of God, Dr. Charles Stanley, to deliver Your message. May You blessings forever be with him and his family in Jesus Name.

[@aliciaANDanthonySandoval]

Yes I'll definitely wait for our God. Love you our God so much. Thank you for forgiving for my sins. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you so much. God bless you all. In Jesus name amen ALICIA 🛐✝️🙌🏼🕊️🙏🏼

[@fbacalzo6183]

Thank you Dr. Stanley. Your life preaching is a blessing. GOD'S WORD IS SO POWERFUL IN YOUR LIFE.❤❤❤

[@arlenegonzalez7021]

That was Awesome Powerful Message about waiting. 😊 Thank you Father for your Son Dr Charles Stanley is a great Pastor!! I’m so Thankful & Blessed 🙏 always to hear 👂 his Sermons on KZbin. God Is Good Everyday Reading ,Gods Bible & Having Quiet Time in my Prayer Room. I’m Blessed 😇 to have a New Morning spending it with God , Jesus and the Holy Spirit !! Hallelujah 🙏❤️😇

[@marlawetherell8785]

I Love Dr. Charles Stanley's sermons everyday of the week. I watch his program on TV every Sunday as well He is Awesome. He is So Patient and Kind with his speaking the word. Very Understanding He speaks so I understand every thing he speaks about. God Bless ! Amen !

[@jollywong1118]

Thank you Lord for allowing me to hear this today. Came up perfectly to what I am going through right now. Amen, I will wait! Because I know everything happens for a reason, a good reason for us, always good to us.

[@PIANOBYMAURICE]

We miss you dear brother. Thanks for blessing us over the years.

[@melanieb.6479]

We must trust our Father. He knows what is best for me(us)! Thank you Pastor Stanley for being obedient to God's word. I love listening to your teaching!! ❤🙏🏾May God continually bless you!!

[@deewilson446]

Waiting on God has given me comfort and time to observe, learn and discern about all sorts of areas in my life. It also gives me pause to pray without ceasing and grow my strength. Hearing God's voice & waiting for instructions before moving forward is a blessing and keeps me safe in spiritual and earthly matters.

[@crystalford5137]

Yes Lord. Wait on the Lord😊

[@hereisgone775]

Please pray for me and my better half our relationship is in the toughest time i pray that the Living God heal our relationship. In His perfect time In Jesus Mighty name amen.

[@tinabrown9958]

Waiting is NOT always easy, but it is Necessary 😌

[@raytruesdale1810]

AMEN AND AMEN!!!!!

[@iruss.co2023]

Amen!💖

[@kossiadanke3355]

The Lord give us Strength to wait in JESUS CHRIST Mighty Name 🙏🙏🙏

[@live4him219]

The truth can feel like a door slammed in your face or getting kicked in the gut. It can hurt but it is best for us. 🙏🏽

[@donnag.3043]

This is very true.

[@reynaro2496]

Amen 💗 God gives strength to the weary "Thanks for these words of God: learning to wait on the Lord is the key.

[@verheyrobert1962]

Keep the truth ringing Out- - - May Abba Father Bless America in Jesus Christ Amen 🙏

[@reginadickerson4822]

GOD WILL BLESS AMERICA WHEN THE PEOPLE TURN TO HIM! RIGHT NOW THEY WANT GOD❣ OUT AND THE NAME OF JESUS = / :( '( GOD'S WORD WILL BE FULFILLED, WHAT FALLS ON DEAF EAR WILL JUST BE DEAF EARS... LAST DAYS, MOCKERS AND SCOFFERS! WE KNOW IT'S TIME FOR CHRIST WHEN THEY SAY WHERE THE SIGN OF HIS COMING ALL IS ADD IT WAS BEFORE..."?"REALLY! GOD BLESS❣ ALL WHO KNOW HIM FOR WE SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH SHED THROUGH JESUS ENTER GOD'S KINGDOM! A NEW EARTH AND A NEW HEAVEN! THOSE WHO LOVE THE SON GOD WILL ALSO LOVE❣ THE BEST US YET TO COME, GLORY TO GOD❣ THANK U JESUS❣

[@tammiemilburn3568]

Amen praise the Lord and Jesus Is My Savior God Bless America

[@Dc-re4xy]

@@reginadickerson4822 wow. What powerful truth you told. Beautiful. Gives me strength to carry on. God bless you. 👍🙏.

[@sandratremiti356]

This sermon is just what the Lord needed me to hear this morning. Thank you🙏

[@cindyespinoza3968]

I love yo listen to Dr. Cjarles Stanley. His sermons are clear and understanding. I thank God for him.

[@goldenlady1213]

Agree with you 💯 percent!!!!

[@Bibletruth01]

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[@markherron1407]

The song says You can't hurry God no you just have to wait trust Him and give Him time no matter how long it takes he's a God you can't hurry He'll be there don't you worry He may not come when you want Him but he's always right on time The Lord bless you and keep you the Lord make His Face 😁 to shine upon you and be gracious to you the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you PEACE ☮️🕊️✌️ in the name 📛 of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen Blessings and Hugs 💜💜💜

[@AnthonyHayesAbyssartsStudio]

Or the vision is for a appointed time if it seem slow in coming wait patiently for it will surely come. Thank you father and thank you Christ. I needed to hear this.

[@imeldageneroso8369]

Truly I agree. I paid the price , I went ahead of God's time. And I thank God I learned my lesson. And now I am learning, waiting, trusting the Lord for His perfect timing.

[@faithsiva6548]

Me too and will not make the mistake again

[@butterfliesandsilkflorals3716]

Amen. Thank you Charles Stanley for this encouraging word "Waiting on the Lord" it really spoke to my heart. 😊🙏

[@scottchristensen6916]

Pray for patients and endurance and always to be lead by the spirit Jesus said he would send us to help us and guide us to our Father of truth. Amen💓🙏

[@crystalford5137]

Amen, I agree

[@sp.617]

ASK. SEEK. KNOCK. Wait on the Lord. Obey God. Listen to God. Watch Him work.

[@Bibletruth01]

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[@alikhadivi1665]

Amen. Be patient because the Lord is always in control.

[@sp.617]

@@alikhadivi1665 Yes, He is!

[@lucyamador1388]

Yes Father please give me patience with things I can not change and guide me always for the way that pleases You. Renew me every day and forgive my sins, I ask You and give You thanks in the name of the Lord Jesus. Amen 🙏

[@kamibb1728]

Amen

[@lizcuero9065]

Waiting is great!!! In many cases it keeps me from ending up in the hospital again. I truly believe that God saved me from death so many times. Angry people might want the same thing I want so the Lord makes it so we do not ever meet. I pray that The Lord helps me be friendlier so I can be kind to people that loathe me.

[@claudiasmith8913]

Dr. Stanley I love this when you say there is always consequences. He says Yes. Or No Or Wait. Sometimes I have waited and worked years to have something. Yes. He answers prayers and when I look back he worked it all out but by Grace through Faith. He worked things out perfectly. I am grateful for his faithfulness to me. I had to grow up in Christ to understand his character of love and waiting. Amen. And to rest in Him.

[@iruss.co2023]

That's so true!

[@Bibletruth01]

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[@islandgirl8199]

Please pray for the salvation of Danilo D. He is a frontliner and was tested for contact tracing of the corona virus. He is very anxious, afraid and confused. Thank you.

[@Tauri1143]

Hallelujah thank you Jesus Christ for this message🙌🏾👏🏾🙏🏾 I connect in faith in the mighty name of Jesus Christ 🙌🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

[@taylorgarwick7938]

Thank you Lord for placing this sermon in my lap today... I receive it ✝️

[@bernaloudamondamon450]

I sooo love this sermon. This isn't the first time I listened to it...but each time I come back, I get a new perspective.

[@maryconteh9079]

I thank God for His grace upon yr life! Your teaching are so good and blessed! May God continue to bless you in all you do through Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour

[@hlbari2150]

*Ephesians 6 : 23* *Peace to the Brethren, and Love with Faith,* *from GOD the FATHER and The LORD* *JESUS CHRIST.*

[@angeleyesda1481]

Perfect message Lord, as I wait for you God. Thank you for using Dr. Stanley to minister such wisdom lord, bless him dearly, and lord I ask that you show us all the way to you and in our lives in the name of Jesus Christ,Amen. 🙏❤🙇‍♀️

[@tonybrown9851]

Gods timing is everything. If I waited on god I wouldn't be in the mess I'm in now.

[@montblanc_777]

Thank you Dr. Charles for this powerful message, from the island nation in the asia-pacific, The Philippines :)

[@two-eq9pj]

Amen.

[@junocayanan6360]

Amen

[@awinreynaldo]

Amen!

[@andrewthomson3139]

I didn't wait on God😭😭😭😭😭 I shake with fear, but I do believe He is working behind the scenes and giving me a second chance with my true love, for He spoke to her and said that I was the man for her

[@edlonge]

Such wisdom, thank you Jesus for closing doors not needed and opening those you see fit for me and my family- I trust you my lord!

[@criselciascimons7127]

Now I know that every thing needed to wait to your will!!

[@vivianking8143]

sometimes Father God says no, period. This is a deep testing of our faith and trust in His will to be done in our lives. As the song says, All to Jesus I surrender all to Him I FREELY give. This has been a schooling in my walk with my Lord and Father God for 2 yrs now as I have never been tested, but, to have come to the place of this trust and freely giving to him, in full trusting and acceptance that his answer has been no to me. I have come to the place I do not ask why or need a reason, I choose to continue to trust him for he only has my good in his heart. Thank you Dr. Stanley, a man of God's heart and speaking truth, wisdom and encouragement.

[@lenatavai8827]

Thank you for the encouragement. This is a season of waiting. Praise God he always knows what is best for his children.

[@ruthaguantia5373]

Please publish all his preachings 🙏

[@minervatolentino1368]

Thank You Jesus for such blessings to be patient waiting on Your response. May our hearts desire aligned to Your will to wait upon You. Please bless Ptr Charles for giving him strength and wisdom to encourage us, to help and to understand what You’re teachings are, in Jesus name.

[@LivingwithLili]

My finances aren’t livable for me right now but hearing this was perfect timing I have to wait trust in him and continue to pray and I know he will go above and beyond ❤

[@corax2012]

God is still waiting to give me an answer about some prayers. BUT He has answered some prayers nearly instantly when time was critical. I work with kids, and have prayed, for instance, for a child I knew there was something wrong. After a fervent evening of prayer, in the cafeteria for breakfast, this 6 year old came up to me and told me he was being left home all night alone. I don't work directly with the kid, he just came up and told me exactly what I needed to know. This is only one example of a few this year.

[@kcdav7]

I thank God for today’s message. Waiting on God ensures us that we are in His good and perfect will. Family, I’m praying of you. Be blessed and encouraged!

[@kamibb1728]

I gave my life to God. I understand that I am called. At this time I’m trying to understand what that means. I feel that the lord no longer wants me work for anyone but him my family and myself. I ask you Lord please for me to see clearly on what You want me to do next in this situation. I’m ready to wait and be obedient.

[@verheyrobert1962]

I pray To listen and obey Yahweh when he speaks and Jesus Christ amen🙏

[@elisatrevino6693]

AMEN, this days were living in are difficult but we have to wait until the Lord says or tells us it ok. Be patient and wait always in the Lord.

[@troycumberbatch8726]

God bless

[@ALLIN4CHRIST777]

Thank you for EVERYTHING GOD.

[@agiftedchildVictoriaGrimes]

I WILL CONTINUE TO WAIT ON YOU LORD YOU KNOW BEST AND YOUR TIMING IS ALWAYS RIGHT HELP ME TO REMAIN PATIENT IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME AMEN

[@claudetteq.4402]

May God Bless you always, Pastor Stanley!😇🙏🙌❤

[@carmenclarke2889]

Thank you I got what you was saying in these messages Amen

[@reginatuieng1557]

Yes 👍 upon the Lord his timing is always perfect Amen 🙏 once we pray 🙏 don’t doubt n be patient and wait trust in him his answers always right sometimes we think is good but God know best for us trust n obey no other way n don’t blame him he always gives us the best we cannot imagine Amen 🙏 no complaints Regina and family from Singapore 🇸🇬 Jesus love ❤️ everyone Amen 🙏 👍🥰❤️✝️🇸🇬⛪️🏡

[@ritadoran5039]

Waiting on his timing is great I've done things my way they dont work but I'm going to let Jesus guide me and be still And know that he is God Thank you for this

[@teeniefree2021]

THANK YOU LORD FIR THIS WORD AND CONFIRMATION ONE MORE TIME 👏👏✌️✌️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💯❤️

[@katherinebrown4079]

When I wait, I feel like I'm being lazy. I'm learning thank Jesus!

[@raulmartinez429]

Thank you pastor Stanley GOD is been speaking to me trough your messages you preach very calm peaceful and patient with his word that is exactly what we need wen we are waiting for GOD'S willin our lives☝🙏😇

[@Bikepacker]

Father thank you for knowing best. I do pray for healing in Jesus' name.

[@evelynsierra2004]

God's conformation keeps me going

[@CaraMelMusic]

Some of the most difficult times in our lives will be when we have to wait on the Lord for answers to prayers that we have no knowledge or idea the direction God will guide us. But we must remember because God can see beyond our eyes that he knows best & we as believers must try our best to stand strong, be brave in these times of struggles/challenges....and though hard try not to step outside of God's will with our anxious behavior for wanting the NOW & wait on God's timing. I used to hate hearing in my younger days folks say wait on the Lord's timing but it was not until I got older & had some life experiences under my belt the understanding of what that truly meant. And it holds truth...because the consequences following your decisions can make for a lifetime of pain if you are not careful. Be blessed everyone & stay in good courage 🙏🏽❤

[@samanthabailey4853]

I lovevandpray for Dr Stanley

[@theduskydreamer5948]

Exactly what I had to hear this morning.

[@holy2dalord498]

Amen!!! Hallelujah!!!!

[@jeremyx3758]

Thank you Abba YHWH for teaching us patience.... For teaching us how to wait😇

[@finnajane]

"sing this with me -- this is 40" 🥰

[@space2079]

I Love You Jesus I Love You Holy Spirit I Love You Father I Love You God Jesus is the LORD!

[@brendonflannigan6451]

It is a wonderful thing about God and the sermon is good on waiting on god Charles Stanley is a wonderful preacher on KZbin and tv every Sunday morning from brendon

[@LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L]

ACTUAL FACTS 💪🏿💯👍🏾❤️

[@LoveAlreadyWon]

God bless you!

[@princessl.d.g.]

🥰😁

[@princessl.d.g.]

God bless you, too. :)

[@gerrycomfort7027]

HE DOSE MAKE SINCE LOVE YOU MR STANLEY YOU ARE ALL WAYS RIGHT.

[@fredsmith1391]

Thank you Dr Stanley for the exhortation from the Word. Fred and Veronica. South Africa.

[@helentekle4206]

Wow your timeing is better than my time yes i believe it Lord🙏🙏🙏

[@kenya9549]

With faith and trusting in God.

[@jenniferachukwuemeka1576]

Obedience is always better than sacrifice. Brethren, let us all with on the Lord God. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Bibletruth01]

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[@gabykahn4602]

Dr. Stanley truly a vessel of God, he provides you the word, the meaning, the application and a clear understanding about this world’s reality and the meaningful process of being saved thru Jesus Christ our Lord, I appreciate the clear and direct sermons thank you

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[@AnnTutorials-ot4ef]

I'll wait for you Lord❤ i'll wait for the person you want for me❤

[@AnthonyHayesAbyssartsStudio]

For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it[a] will certainly come and will not delay.

[@Godsaves0809]

Amen 🙌🙏 God is so good. He knows what's best for us and the wait is always worth it. 🙌🙏

[@thailur9286]

Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

[@SebiJupanu]

This was exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@merlynamarjit717]

Greetings from India.God bless you Dr.Stanley.Your sermons are soul inspiring and too good to hear.God give you good health and bless your ministry.

[@tracielittle]

Wonderful video Dr Stanley Keep Spreading the Word of God and Feeding the Flock ✝️🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾✝️

[@terrymargheim9985]

The past only confirms the future where we belong. And because of Love, it's forever!...

[@jessecagle3116]

Yep I'm gonna marry the love of my life.ive been Thanking my God for her.my heart is so in love with her.and all thanks to our Father in Heaven for He loved me enough to bring Kailee into my life.i love you beautiful

[@brendagarner6129]

POWERFUL SERMON! THANK U!📖✝️🕊️🙏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌹🦋👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁👒

[@esaumukhwana5094]

Very true his timing is the best

[@lexy6325]

God know exactly what we need and when we need it and knows what is good for us.

[@charlenegreen5103]

Amen thank you for your words encouragement for waiting on the lord

[@rg1whiteywins598]

This came at the right time for me.🙏✝️👍🌷💪

[@jamesscherbenske9354]

Love you Charles

[@catherinelee9252]

Thank you Pastor thank you Pastor Stanley waiting on the Lord It's the time when it's time in the best time to wait amen in Jesus name